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Cockshut Hill School
Cockshut Hill, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2HX, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.6 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
954
Capacity
1,580
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 86% nationally. While 50% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or above is lower at 28%. The school offers a decent level of EBacc entry at 55%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 28 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.3 | Bottom 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 50% | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 55% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.1%
Asian Pakistani27.4%
Black African7.5%
Asian Bangladeshi5.0%
Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Other2.4%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.46931, -1.79084 · B26 2HX
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN142388
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.cockshuthill.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cockshut Hill School rated by Ofsted?
Cockshut Hill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 June 2023.
Is Cockshut Hill School a good school?
Cockshut Hill School scores 31.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cockshut Hill School in GCSEs?
Cockshut Hill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.3. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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